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Ministry of Finance
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs celebrates International Customs Day, 2022
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  and all its field formations observed the International Customs Day, 2022 today. The theme for this year, as given by the World Customs Organisation  was “Scaling up Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem’’.
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary congratulated the CBIC today on the occasion of International Customs Day 2022, by way of their tweets. The Finance Minister appreciated the CBIC for ensuring the supply chain security, even during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Smt. Sitharaman also recognised the data culture and rapid digital transformation in Indian Customs, while urging the CBIC to work more on this front.
In line with the Finance Minister’s earlier directions during visit to Nhava Sheva Customs, the field formations of CBIC conducted an outreach on this occasion, to spread awareness about the multitude of initiatives undertaken by Indian Customs in the recent past. Simultaneously, an effort was made to elicit feedback from various stakeholders, who are integral to the working of Customs.
Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai Customs organized virtual interactive sessions and panel discussions on the topic ‘Scaling up Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem’,which was followed by a feedback session to seek inputs from the private stakeholders. Online Quiz competitions were also organised by Mumbai and Bangalore Customs Zones, for creating awareness among stakeholders. Chennai Customs Zone inaugurated a modernized and revamped Turant Suvidha Kendra. Kolkata Customs Zone organized a webinar and distributed the pamphlets of ATITHI App at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to promote the awareness regarding Customs laws and procedures at the airport, for passengers. Respective field formations also organised their local celebrations to commemorate this day.
A formal function to mark this event was also organised at the Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi, in the afternoon, which was attended through the virtual mode. This was graced by the Chairman CBIC, Sh. Vivek Johri, Members of the Board, senior officers and all the field formations and Directorates under CBIC.
The Chairman CBIC congratulated all the officers of the department on this occasion. He also urged the officers to focus on better service delivery and work towards enhancing predictability and transparency in their day-to-day decision making. On the digital front, he exhorted the officers to have a fair understanding of the automated systems and be active users, so as to provide a meaningful feedback for strengthening the data culture in the organisation.
19 officers of the CBIC and 1 person from the private sector were awarded the WCO Certificate of Merit on this day, in recognition of their contribution towards their services, in relation to this year’s theme, adopted by the World Customs Organisation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 425
On National Vaccination Day, Vaccination for 12-14 age group commences today across all States/UTs
On the first day, more than 2.60 lakh Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group
COVID19 Vaccination started for 12-14 yr age group across the country today, as the country observed National Vaccination Day.
On the first day, more than 2 lakh  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine. More than 2.15 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far.
The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10402863
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2nd Dose
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9988057
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Precaution Dose
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4340087
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18411910
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2nd Dose
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17483921
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Precaution Dose
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6619033
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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260136
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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56097128
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2nd Dose
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35027747
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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553631006
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2nd Dose
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458068222
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202582539
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2nd Dose
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183406909
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126624019
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2nd Dose
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114232966
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Precaution Dose
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10585163
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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967886351
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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818207822
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Precaution Dose
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21544283
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 16th March, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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61
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2nd Dose
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727
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Precaution Dose
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7712
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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107
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2nd Dose
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1433
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Precaution Dose
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16436
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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260136
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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52116
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2nd Dose
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264268
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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63286
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2nd Dose
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590321
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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9871
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2nd Dose
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139883
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6945
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2nd Dose
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89883
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Precaution Dose
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52621
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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269272
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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1086515
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Precaution Dose
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76769
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT GUJARAT FROM OCTOBER 3 TO 4
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Gujarat from October 3 to 4, 2022. This will be her first visit to Gujarat as the President of India.
On October 3, 2022, the President will commence her engagement by visiting Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. Later in the day, she will inaugurate/lay the foundation stone for various projects related to health, irrigation, water supply and port development at GMERS, Gandhinagar. In the same evening, she will attend a civic reception hosted by the Government of Gujarat in her honour in Gandhinagar.
On October 4, 2022, the President will launch 'herStart' – a start-up platform of Gujarat University for women entrepreneurs and inaugurate/lay the foundation stone for various projects related to education and tribal development at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pays homage to martyrs at the National War Memorial on 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid homage to the martyrs at the National War Memorial  on the occasion of 20thanniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas here today.
The Raksha Mantri wrote a message in the visitors’ book on the occasion. “Homage to the brave soldiers of KargilWar who laid down their lives for the honour, prestige and pride of India. Their valour and sacrifice are a motivation for every Indian. On 20thanniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, we take a pledge that the grateful nation will never forget the supreme sacrifice the soldiers made for the country’s honour,” wrote the Raksha Mantri in the book.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shripad Yesso Naik, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu, Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar and Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauriaalso laid wreath at NWMto pay their respects to the courage, valour and sacrifice of the heroes of ‘Operation Vijay’.
The Indo-Pak KargilWar was fought in May-July 1999 in the toughest terrain along the Line of Control  from ZojiLa in the West to Turtok in the East. The conflict was engineered by Pakistan by infiltrating its troops, occupying vacated dominating heights, overlooking and threatening National Highway besides violating the territorial integrity of the nation. The soldiers of the Indian Army, displaying utmost fortitude and resilience, fought legendary battles in Dras, Kaksar, Batalik and Turtok sectors at heights above 12,000 feet and evicted the Pakistani intruders. The Indian Air Force also contributed significantly and supported the Army operations.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Politics must unify people to build a better society: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Shri Sonowal reviews the work progress of the Majuli-Jorhat bridge over Brahmaputra; calls for swifter action on building sub-structure of the bridge
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visited Majuli, Assam today for a number of events scheduled there. Shri Sonowal boarded a Ro-Pax ferry from Neematighat in Jorhat to reach Aphalamukh in Majuli where he was given warm welcome by the common people of Majuli - the constituency he represented in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Shri Sonowal visited the project site of the much anticipated Jorhat Majuli bridge built over the Brahmaputra and took stock of the work in progress. The Union Minister called upon the officials and the team to focus on building sub-structure swiftly.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sonowal said, “Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the aspiration of Majuli is finally taking shape as the work on the bridge over Brahmaputra begins. Exactly, two years ago, the PM laid foundation of this bridge which is likely to answer to the question of the long awaited bridge by the people of Majuli. Due to Modi ji’s vision to empower the region of Northeast and transform the economy through transportation, such mammoth projects are getting green flags. I must also thank Union Minister Nitin Gadkari ji for his firm management of the project to remain on the clock.”
The foundation stone for this bridge was laid down by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on this day exactly two years ago; i.e. 18 Feb, 2021. The 2-lane major bridge including approaches over Brahmaputra River between Majuli  and Jorhat   on NH-715K costing Rs 925.47 crore is being constructed. This bridge will provide easy and all time access to the people living in Majuli town with rest of Assam to meet their health, education and day to day development activities. To meet the long pending demand of people of Majuli Island to connect Majuli with Jorhat a new NH -715K connecting Jorhat to Kamalabari  was declared on 17-11-2020. This total length of this bridge is 6.8 Km. As per requirement of Inland Waterways Authority of India ,40 span of 125m long  with 10 m vertical clearance over high flood level has been provided to facilitate water transport in Brahmaputra river.
Shri Sonowal also visited the Bangshigopal Natya Mandir , he said, “People’s love and trust on me has increased my duty. I remain firmly committed to do my , duties for the welfare of the people. I am thankful to the people of Majuli as they have identified me as a member of the family. This is what politics should be. Politics must unify people to build a better society. I am indebted to the people for this love and trust on me.”
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Ministry of Culture
Union Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal receives the holy Kapilvastu relics of Lord Buddha brought back from Mongolia
The four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha came back to Indiaafter being displayed for 12 days at the Batsagaan Temple within the premises of Gandan Monastery, Mongoliaas part of celebrations of Mongolian Buddh Purnima.Union minister Shri Arjun Meghwal received the holy relics at Ghaziabad today. The duration of display of Holy relics had to be extended by a few days on popular demand from Mongolian people.
The President of Mongolia, Speaker of Parliament of Mongolia,Mongolia’s Foreign Minister, Culture Minister, Tourism Minister, Energy Minister, more than 20 MPs, High Abbots from over 100 Monasteries from Mongolia were among the thousands who paid their respects to the revered relics during 12-day exposition at the Gandan Monastery. On the concluding day the Interior Minister of Culture of Mongolia was present for the rituals.
On day 1  of the exposition about 18-20 thousand devotees paid their obeisance to the Holy Buddha Relics. An average of 5-6 thousand devotees visited Gandan Monastery on working days, whileon closed days an average of 9-10 thousand devoteespaid their respects. On the last day about 18 thousand devotees visited Gandan to pay their respects to the holy relics. On the concluding day the Interior Minister of Culture was present for the rituals.
The Holy Buddha Relics, are known as the ‘Kapilvastu Relics’ since they are from a site in Bihar first discovered in 1898 which is believed to be the ancient city of Kapilvastu.
The Relics were accorded the status of a State Guest and were kept in the same climate control case as it has been kept presently at the National Museum. A special airplane C-17 Globe Master carried the holy relics back to India
In a first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Mongolia, in 2015 Shri Narendra Modi visited Gandan Monastery and also presented a Bodhi Tree Sapling to Hamba Lama. Pointing out the centuries old Buddhist ties between the two countries, Shri Narendra Modi defined India and Mongolia as Spiritual Neighbours during his address to the Mongolian Parliament.
The last time these relics were taken out of the country was in 2012 when their exposition was held in Sri Lanka and were on display at several locations across the island nation. However, later guidelines were issued and the Holy Relics were placed under the ‘AA’ category of those Antiquities and Art Treasures which should not be ordinarily taken out of the country for exhibition, considering their delicate nature.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts launched a philately scholarship scheme Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana
Philately Quiz & Philately Project to be conducted by circle offices
Goa, 25 July 2022
Department of Posts has launched a philately scholarship scheme Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana  for generating interest regarding Philately amongst students. Students of class VI to IX having good academic record and pursuing philately as a hobby will be awarded scholarship on the basis of Philately Quiz & Philately Project to be conducted by circle offices.
- Eligibility Conditions: a) A Candidate must be a student  of a recognized School within India. b) Concerned School should have a Philately Club and the candidate should be a member of the Club, c) In case the School Philately Club hasn’t been established a student having his own Philately Deposit Account may also be considered. d) The candidate must have good academic record. At the time of selection for award of scholarship the candidate must have scored at least 60% marks or equivalent grade/ grade point in the recent final examination. There will be 5% relaxation for SC/ST.
- Selection Process: The Selection Process will be consisting of two levels . Level 1: A Philately Written Quiz at regional level. Level 2: Students selected at the Regional Level Written Quiz will have to submit a Philately Project for final selection.
- Syllabus: Philately Written Quiz will be a Multiple Choice Question quiz consisting of 50  questions from following subject: Current Affair, History, Science, Sports, Culture, Geography and Philately . Philately Project should not be of more than 4 to 5 pages. In the project, student may use not more than 16 stamps and not more than 500 words. Detailed guidelines regarding the Project & sample project template will be issued by Circles after announcement of Philately written quiz to the selected candidates.
The tentative date for submitting the application is from 01st Aug to 31st Aug 2022 to the office of “Sr. Supdt. of Post offices, Goa Division, 1st Floor, Tapal Bhavan, Panaji-Goa-403001”PIB Panaji | S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets everyone, particularly the Nari Shakti of Telangana on the occasion of Bathukamma
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted everyone, particularly the Nari Shakti of Telangana on the auspicious occasion of Bathukamma.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Greetings to everyone, particularly the Nari Shakti of Telangana on the auspicious occasion of Bathukamma. May this festival deepen our connect with nature and deepen interest in flowers."
Special Service and Features
NDRF undertakes rescue operation in building collapse site at Chennai
A four storey building that collapsed at Parry's corner, Chennai on 19.04.2023 at around 10.30 hrs and as requested by Tamilnadu State Government, 04 BN NDRF have sent a Team from Regional Response Centre  Chennai and Canine/Technical support from 4th BN of National Disaster Response Force  Arakkonam.
NDRF team is Self-contained and equipped with Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue equipments, appropriate communication equipments and PPE kits.
The 24x7 control room in Arakkonam is closely monitoring the situation round the clock and all efforts are being made in close collaboration with Tamilnadu state government administration.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shri Mansukh Manadaviya holds review meeting for Making India Aatmanirbhar in Fertlisers
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today reviewed the initiatives of Department of Fertilizers for Making India Aatmanirbhar in Fertlisers. Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Bhagwanth Khuba was also present. Secretary, Department of Fertilizers Shri R. K Chaturvedi and senior officials of the Ministry attended the meeting.
Shri Mandaviya said that with the commencement of Ramagundam plant, added 12.7 LMTPA indigenous urea production in the country has been added and this will help realize the vision of the Prime Minister to make India ‘Aatmanirbhar’  in urea production. The Project shall not only improve the availability of fertilizer to farmers but also give a boost to the economy in the region including development of infrastructure like roads, railways, ancillary industry etc. besides ensuring food security to the nation.
The Minister also informed that Government is planning to liberalise Market Development Assistance  Policy to promote the use of alternative fertilizers. MDA policy was earlier limited to city compost only. There were demands to expand this policy by incorporating organic waste like Biogas, Green Manure, organic compost of rural areas, solid/liquid slurry, etc. This expansion will fully complement the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of the Government of India.
The Minister was apprised that the Matix Fertilisers Plant in Durgapur having capacity of 12.7 lakh metric ton will commence soon.
Ministry of Education
A National webinar on Early Childhood Care and Education held under ShikshakParv
A webinar on Early Childhood Care and Educationwas organized by Ministry of Education under ShikshakParv initiative to highlight the salient features of the New Education Policy  today. Ministry of Education organised ShikshakParv from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the Teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward.
The session on ECCE was moderated by Dr RomilaSoni, Associate Professor, NCERT. Dr. VenitaKaul, Ambedkar University, Prof. SunitiSanwal, NCERT and ShriMotilalKoirala, Principal, Govt Sr. Sec School, Kewzing, South district Sikkim eminent speakers .
Prof. Suniti initiated the discussion by explaining the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 with regard to ECCE. Continuing the talk, she spoke about the importance of nutrition in the early years of life right from the conception till the age of 2 years of child. She further elaborated the relationship between nutrition, health and learning. The rapid development of the child in early 2 years of life was also explained at length. The speaker further emphasized that research studies show that in a child’s early years of life, nutrition is significantly linked to their health and academic performance in later years.
Dr Kaul explained the focal areas for Implementation of NEP and further emphasized that developing socialising skills among children is important in addition to the development of academic skills at early stages. Advocacy at community level and parental role was highly emphasized in delivering quality ECCE. The importance of developmentally appropriate content and pedagogy was highlighted by the speaker through examples of joyful, play-based and interest based activities for children. Dr. Kaul appreciated the NEP 2020 stating that the upward extension of curriculum would be highly impactful for the smooth transition of children from pre-school to grade 1.
ShriMotilalKoirala, Principal, Govt Sr. Sec School, Kewzing, South district of Sikkim, shared the innovations and activities under ECCE such as child Yoga to keep children active, fit and ready for learning. Sh. Koirala further informed that the children are provided toys, play equipments, books and print rich classrooms in the school so that children indulge into learning activities in a playful manner. He further emphasized that these activities would help in attracting the children to the school thereby increasing the enrolment.
In his concluding remarks Dr. Senapaty summarised the session’s proceedings and elaborated that the New Education Policy 2020 would help in enriching Indian culture that reflects the values to be inculcated from the stage of ECCE.
Special Service and Features
AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA OBSERVES VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK:
Vigilance Awareness Week -2020 is being observed at Airports Authority of India from 27.10.2020 to 02.11.2020, to sensitize all employees regarding the menace of Corruption, in accordance with the guidelines of Central Vigilance Commission. On 27.10.2020, Integrity pledge was administered by Shri R. Madhavan, Regional Executive Director, Southern Region, AAI, Shri C V Deepak, Offg. Airport Director, Chennai Airport and Shri D. Muralidharan, GM to all senior officers and employees of AAI / AAICLAS. The theme for this year’s VAW is “Vigilant India – Prosperous India”. On this occasion, messages of the Hon’ble President of India, Hon’ble Vice President of India and the Prime Minister of India were read out by the senior most officers of AAI. AAI would be conducting various workshops/ lectures and competitions in virtual mode from 27.10.2020 to 02.11.2020 for its employees and for students of various schools / colleges to inculcate ethics in the young brains and to create awareness.
Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed at all Airports in India.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Aim is to create 2 crore Lakhpati Didis; Women’s SHGs to power Drone Ki Udaan: Prime Minister
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has said that the Government is working with Women’s Self Help Groups  with the aim of creating 2 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in villages. The PM observed that 10 crore women are today associated with Women’s Self-Help Groups. “In villages today, one can find a Didi in the Bank, in the Anganwaadi and a Didi to provide medicines.”
The Prime Minister spoke about agri-tech and made a pitch for leveraging the potential of science and technology in rural development. The PM said that 15,000 Women’s Self-Help Groups would be given loan and training for operating and repairing drones. “Drone ki Udaan” will be carried out by these Women’s Self-Help Groups, said the PM.